Description
A comprehensive guide to creating delicious Thanksgiving salads, including ingredients, cooking temperatures, and helpful tips.
Ingredients
- Assorted fresh greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- Seasonal vegetables (e.g., Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pomegranate seeds)
- Nuts and seeds (e.g., pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds)
- Cheese (e.g., goat cheese, feta, blue cheese)
- Protein options (e.g., grilled chicken, turkey, chickpeas)
- Salad dressing ingredients (e.g., olive oil, vinegar, herbs, spices)
Instructions
- Prepare your chosen greens and vegetables. Wash and chop as needed.
- Roast any vegetables that require cooking, such as sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts, at the recommended temperature until tender.
- Assemble the salad base with greens and cooked vegetables.
- Add your desired toppings like nuts, seeds, cheese, and protein.
- Whisk together your salad dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Notes
- For roasted vegetables, a common temperature is 400°F (200°C). Adjust based on the vegetable.
- Make dressings ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
- Toast nuts and seeds for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Consider adding a touch of sweetness with dried fruit or a honey-based dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving salad, salad recipes, holiday salad, seasonal salad, vegetable salad, Thanksgiving side dish